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Density
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mass per unit volume of a substance, usually expressed as grams per cubic centimeter.
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Streak
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the color of a mineral in powdered form
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Luster
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the appearance or quality of light reflected from the surface of a mineral.
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Crystal form
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the external appearance of a mineral as determined by its internal arrangement of atoms.
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Hardness
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the resistencia que ofrece un mineral scratching.
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Moho scale
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a series of 10 minerals used asa standard in determining hardness.
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Cleavage
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the tendency of a mineral to break along planes of weak bonding.
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Fracture
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any break or rupture in rock along which no appreciablr movement has taken place.
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